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Fifa suspends AIFF, revokes Under-17 Women’s World Cup hosting rights
Fifa has suspended the All India Football Federation (AIFF) and revoked the country’s hosting rights for the forthcoming Under-17 Women’s World Cup because of “undue influence from third parties”.
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MLB could see latest finish ever with 2022 postseason schedule
World Series, if it extends to full seven games, will end on November 5
Hard Rock Stadium to host 2026 CFP championship game
Hard Rock Stadium, the home of the National Football League's Miami Dolphins, has added to its expansive portfolio of events after being awarded the 2026 College Football Playoff Championship Game.
Cricket Australia sets out plans for Big Bash revival, Brisbane 2032 inclusion
Cricket Australia has outlined the revitalisation of the Big Bash League (BBL) and the inclusion of cricket at the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games as two of its top priorities over the next…
Tbilisi to stage GAMMA European Championships
The Global Association of Mixed Martial Arts (GAMMA) has awarded hosting rights for its 2022 European Championships to the Georgian capital, Tbilisi
BCCI ‘to launch women’s IPL in March’
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will launch a women’s edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) in March, with either five or six teams competing in the inaugural season, according t…
European Athletics softens stance on future participation at European Championships
Athletics’ European governing body has said that it still “strongly believes” in the value of a multi-sports European Championships as it opens the door for its possible participation in four years’ time, d…
MLB, Fox post sharp ratings decline for second ‘FoD’ game
Viewership falls by nearly half for return engagement in Iowa
European Championships founders retain belief in concept, heightened centralisation on the way
Creators of the European Championships are sticking steadfastly to the concept of the multi-sports event despite doubts over future participation of major sports, and are planning a near full centralisation…
MLB goes heavy on star power, emotion for second ‘FoD’ game
Future of the lauded event uncertain as Iowa site set for major construction
UFC and return of live events boost Endeavor’s Q2 results
Sports and entertainment group Endeavor has once again raised its full-year revenue guidance after posting $1.31bn (€1.26bn) in second-quarter revenue and $42.2m in net income.
GEF tasks VSPN with developing esports events in China and South Korea
The Global Esports Federation (GEF) has appointed Shanghai-based esports solutions provider Versus Programming Network (VSPN) to support the development and staging of its events in China and South Korea
KBO aiming to hold 2024 opening day in the US
The Korea Baseball Organisation (KBO) is pushing to stage the opening day of the 2024 KBO League season in the US following discussions with Major League Baseball (MLB) franchises, its commissioner has…
Fifa World Cup rights deals agreed in Hong Kong and the Philippines, date change confirmed
Media rights for this year's Fifa World Cup have been acquired by Now TV in Hong Kong and Tap DMV in the Philippines, in deals brokered by the Infront agency
PGA Tour of Australasia returns to full schedule amid LIV Golf expansion
The 2022-23 PGA Tour of Australasia season will consist of 16 events, with the return of tournaments including the Australian Open and New Zealand Open, the organisers of the regional golf circuit have…
MLS All-Star Game likely to change format in 2023
Major League Soccer's All-Star Game may change format once again in 2023 due to the onset of the expanded Leagues Cup, MLS commissioner Don Garber has disclosed
MLB ‘Field of Dreams’ game not expected to return in 2023
Major League Baseball's Field of Dreams game is not expected to return in 2023 due to construction at the site in Dyersville, Iowa
Australian Open hails economic impact and audience numbers reported by Nielsen
The Australian Open tennis grand slam generated more than A$405m ($287m/€278m) in economic activity in the state of Victoria during the pandemic-afflicted years of 2021 and 2022, according to a report b…